Susan Rice Set to Meet GOP Critics

By

Peter Nicholas

Nov. 26, 2012 10:13 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON—Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is set to meet Tuesday with three Republican senators who have criticized the explanations she gave for the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. The move could help mend relations on Capitol Hill and smooth the way for Ms. Rice's widely anticipated nomination as secretary of state.

Ms. Rice, who is considered the front-runner to succeed departing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will meet in the morning with Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona,...